Sergio Magallanes
Lynwood,CA
Summary
Hardworking construction professional with an impeccable background in cement masonry, including in-depth knowledge of basic hand tools and finishing techniques. Well-versed in commercial and residential projects illustrated many years of experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cement mason jurneyman
Local union 600
Bell Gardens, California
12.2001 - Current
- Operated concrete finishing tools to achieve smooth surfaces.
- Prepared and set forms for concrete placement and curing.
- Mixed materials according to specifications for optimal consistency.
- Maintained equipment by cleaning and performing routine inspections.
- Assisted in training apprentices on techniques and safety practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and union standards on site.
- Applied sealants to ensure proper adhesion of the cement mixture.
- Communicated with other team members and vendors such as guiding concrete deliveries to facilitate concrete pouring.
- Cut out sections of existing pavement or slab with jackhammers or saws as required during repairs or replacements.
- Prepared surfaces and mixed mortar to prepare for cement installation.
- Trained team members in proper installation methods to meet project quality and efficiency standards.
- Created custom forms for pouring concrete into a variety of shapes.
- Followed safety guidelines while working with heavy equipment such as mixers, vibrators, pumps.
- Placed expansion joints at intervals in freshly laid cement to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Utilized trowels, floats, levels, screeds and other hand tools to shape and finish freshly poured concrete.
- Worked with supervisors on developing techniques for improving work processes.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects by disposing of debris properly.
- Installed steel reinforcing bars in molds and mesh to reinforce concrete structures.
- Mixed, poured, and finished concrete slabs, steps, and sidewalks.
- Operated all tools and equipment within manufacturer's regulation guidelines.
- Operated motorized grinders equipped with diamond blades for cutting hard surfaces like brick or stone pavers.
- Assembled scaffolding around walls or columns prior to beginning repair work.
- Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder, or chisel and hammer.
- Spread gravel over soil base material prior to pouring concrete foundations for buildings or roads.
- Smoothed out imperfections from wet cement using special finishing tools.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Sealed joints between sections of precast girders when necessary.
- Completed jobs throughout course of employment.
- Repaired damaged surfaces by patching holes, filling cracks and replacing broken components of the surface structure.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with materials needed for the job site.
- Arranged concrete forms and spread concrete in uniform and level fashion.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
- Finished concrete surfaces using various tools and techniques.
- Prepared and mixed cement for diverse construction projects.
- Operated machinery for concrete pouring and finishing tasks.
- Assisted in training new workers on proper techniques and safety measures.
- Repaired damaged concrete by patching holes and cracks with mortar mix.
- Measured and cut expansion joints in freshly poured cement slabs.
- Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters prior to pouring concrete into them.
- Created textured finishes on newly poured concrete surfaces through stamping or staining techniques.
- Cleaned, dried, and polished floors with power buffers.
- Cut bricks, stones, tiles or other materials for decorative features such as pathways or patios.
- Smoothed out cement mixtures with trowels or floats to create a level surface.
- Troweled, floated and finished concrete surfaces to specified textures using hand and power tools.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
Education
Cement Mason Jurneyman - Cement Mason Jurneyman
Cement Mason Apprenticeship 600
Arcadia, CA 12.2001 - 12.2014
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Form preparation
- Material mixing
- Equipment maintenance
- Concrete mixing
- Screed usage
- Stained concrete
- Finishing techniques
- Broom finishing
- Polished concrete
- Surface curing methods
- Concrete pouring
- Forklift operation
- Trowel machinery
- Finishing experience
- Concrete form creation
- Screed operation
- Waterproofing techniques
- Surface preparation
- Expansion joint installation
- Refinishing
- Safety procedures
- Results-driven
- Mortar mixing
- Cement work
- Plastering techniques
- Retaining wall construction
- Stamped concrete
- Concise time-management
- Control joint installation
- Rebar installation
- Leveling techniques
- Excellent work ethic
- Concrete testing
- Form setting
- Shotcrete application
- Float operation
- Foundation work
- Slab construction
- Power trowel operation
- Line and grade knowledge
- Joint sealing
- Safety protocol
- First aid training
- Effective prioritization skills
- Hand tool expertise
- Concrete curing
- OSHA regulations
- Bull float technique
- Line and grade experience
- Epoxy coating
- Grout application
- Hand troweling
- Stucco application
- Concrete repair
- Work order and project planning
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Reinforcement installation
- Deadline management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Training development
- Grooving techniques
- Process improvement
- Task prioritization
- Reliable and consistent
- Skilled in maintenance and organization
Languages
English & Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cement mason jurneyman
Local union 600
12.2001 - Current
Cement Mason Jurneyman - Cement Mason Jurneyman
Cement Mason Apprenticeship 600
12.2001 - 12.2014